Safety of Numbers Overview

Who are the main characters in the story?

• Two friends

• A daughter and her mother

• Neighbors

• A teacher and student

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the central theme of the story?

• Adventure and travel

• Family care, trust, and protection

• Competition

• Friendship only

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the daughter feel about her mother’s guidance?

• She ignores it

• Sometimes frustrated but understands it comes from care

• Angry all the time

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the mother show care for her daughter?

• By letting her do anything

• By protecting her and giving guidance

• By punishing her unfairly

• By ignoring her

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does culture influence their relationship?

• It doesn’t affect them

• Chinese values emphasize family responsibility and respect

• It causes conflict only

• It promotes independence only

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the setting influence the story?

• It shows natural disasters

• It shows cultural values and daily family life

• It is not important

• It only shows the city

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the daughter grow throughout the story?

• Becomes careless

• Learns to appreciate her mother’s care

• Leaves home

• Ignores her family

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which cultural value is most evident in the story?

• Individualism

• Respect for elders and family responsibility

• Competition

• Adventure

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does “protection” mean in the context of the story?

• Stopping independence

• Looking after the daughter’s safety and well-being

• Limiting friendship

• Avoiding rules

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which relationship is central to the story?

• Daughter and teacher

• Daughter and mother

• Neighbors

• Friends

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2